These nutty flavourful seeds can be sprinkled on just about anything. Enjoy with salads, rice, cereals, yogurt, sauces, and dips. Heating hemp seeds will destroy the nutritional benefits of the fatty acids, so add hemp seeds to foods after cooking. Refrigerate after opening.

There are relatively few plant-based foods which provide a complete source of protein, making it valuable for any vegetarian or vegan diet.

Benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are well known. Hemp seeds are a great source of multiple essential fatty acids like linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) in an ideal ratio of 3:1. As the body is unable to produce these acids, they must be absorbed through the diet, such as hemp seeds.

Vitamin E is a group of fat-soluable vitamins with antioxidant effects. Vitamin E helps to prevent inflammation, prevent coronary heart disease, support immune function, support eye health and lower the risk of cancer.

Hemp seeds contain a large variety of minerals. It is especially rich in magnesium, zind, phosphorus, iron and potassium; providing essential nutrients to your diet.

How to Eat

Hemp seeds are great when sprinkled on to cereals, salads, yogurts, and more. Just toss a spoonful on them.

You can blend them to create hemp seed milk just like you'd make almond milk.Hemp seeds have a nutty flavor, so for those with nut algergies, hemp seeds make a great substitute for your favorite recipes.

You can dry-toast them on low heat to bring out the nutty flavor even more.

Storing Hemp Seeds

Before opening, you can store them at room temperature.

Once opened: If you store it in refrigerator, the shelf life will be about a year. If you store it in a pantry, it will last 3 to 4 months. You can also store it in a freezer to extend the life even further.